The Medicine Hat Public Library lists five featured events in February, including a Lotus Wight concert (tickets sold at the Info Desk; half of concert proceeds to the Medicine Hat SPCA) and a Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up on Feb. 7.
A Kashechewan First Nation mother and her teenage daughter are staying in Niagara Falls hotels after a weeks-long water treatment problem led to an evacuation; about 921 evacuees are in the city and regional public health teams have been assessing reported illnesses.
An igloo is a shelter built from snow that can survive harsh Arctic winters. A documentary-style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories explains how thermodynamics and Inuit engineering principles help igloos keep occupants warm.
London’s 2026 Black History Month theme, 'Empowered Voices, Endless Possibilities: 200 Years of Living History,' highlights two centuries of Black presence and a monthlong program of community events across the city.
The Conservative Party will hold a leadership review Friday night in Calgary to decide if Pierre Poilievre remains leader after the April federal election; the party constitution requires such a vote after an election loss and thousands of delegates are expected to participate.
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington opened an immersive 'Bloomland in Oz' floral exhibition on January 31, 2026; it recreates scenes from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and will be on display until April 6, 2026.
The Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue team received a high-end drone with AI and infrared that can detect heat loss and be programmed to search by colour, and a team member said the 'eyes in the sky' should help find people faster.
British Columbia announced it will not renew its agreement with Health Canada, ending a three-year drug decriminalization pilot that concluded Jan. 31. A harm reduction advocate described the decision as "really unfortunate" and a step backwards.
The Justice Department released a large set of documents tied to its Jeffrey Epstein investigations, and the files mention multiple well-known figures across business, politics and royalty; none of those named have been charged in connection with the probe.
Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali host Miyo-wîcêhtôwin, a University of Alberta ATEP podcast that shares Indigenous educators' stories to connect community and academic spaces.
